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Thanks for the video, last year, I lived in the Jomtien area close to Pattaya for 6 months and my monthly budget was $3K and that's with companionship with a regular Thai lady for 3x a week and not buying any lady drinks and barfines. Been eating Thai foods in the market not western food. I don't even smoke cigarettes/weeds & chew tobacco. I was planning to retire but changed my mind in the last minute. In my early 50's now and back to work in sunny Cali. Will do this again, next year.
Thai people are saying expenses are going up in Thailand 🇹🇭 as a foreigner it's still nothing like the increase in living costs back home. Bangkok has seen an increase in short-term rental prices of up to 20% in the last two years. I'm not sure about Pattaya. But I would think it could be the same.
@@WeixDraqz just a little correction, thailand do have milk producing cows. There isnt any mass production for cheese though so they are mostly imported.
Well ,you can bought pretty much cheaper almost everything in Tesco-Lotus and BIG -C and you can buy fresh food and vegetables on numerous Thai markets very cheap and tasty (30-40 BAHT per meal).
Absolutely 💯 the fresh markets are a great place to buy meat, fruit, and vegetables. They are also not popular amongst tourists, if you don't mind going more local it's a great option for sure.
@@paradise-adventures Local markets are very clean and I can see more and more foreigners buying there!You can find better quality for a discount price at least 40-60% than in average non expensive restaurant.
Awesome Video Mate, loved how you spent the time to show not only the products but also current pricing of them is super helpful to plan a budget. Keep up the great content
Thank you! We really appreciated this video, especially prices at the markets. You did a great job! We just talked with family in the US. Sooo, surprised at the increases!!
I think cost of living in Thailand is still very affordable and good value of money. Especially Food! It's the best. Thai food is so tasty and good value of money.
USD is the USA dollar. I already got you covered. The figures are on screen based on 100 baht. All you need to do is the basic math based on the prices I mention and what's provided on screen. e.g. if it's 50 baht it's half the price on screen, if its 200 baht it's double the price on screen. You have everything you need to work it out.
No there is no trains in Hua Hin, actually Bangkok is the only place in Thailand that has a good public transport system. The only options in other parts of Thailand are some buses but they are often unreliable, or grab, taxis, tuk tuks or renting a vehicle.
Thanks for the reply. Then is it possible to ride a bike (bicycle) to get around town? Not sure how big the city is and how bicycle- friendly the city streets are..
@eamesho7723 Thank you for replying. I've heard a lot of talk on the accident-prone traffic in Thailand. Wondering if it is also safe to ride a bicycle in Hua Hin, in your opinion? Thank you.😅
We love Hua Hin, plan to retire full time as soon as we sell our home in Canada, thanks for the video reminder of how much we love Hua Hin (except the motorcycles)
I'll give you the best advise you will ever get, of course you can take it or leave it, NEVER get on a motorcycle in Thailand, 100% death trap, 2 friends were killed this past winter in Hua Hin, if that does not scare you then carry on renting motorcycles. Both the people I knew are dead, both foreigners, both died, if they would have rented a car they would 100% be alive. I have not ridden a motorcycle in SE Asia for over 20 years and I never will get on one again, safety first, saving money and risking your life is totally not worth it for my wife and I
I am a safe and experienced rider. Short term for me it's ok. But when I am staying in Thailand long-term. I will be buying a car for sure. I use grab car 50% of the time I am in Thailand and I only ever ride bikes outside of busy traffic areas.
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Thanks. You are very informative. Answers lots of questions. Thanks
You're welcome.
Thanks for the video, last year, I lived in the Jomtien area close to Pattaya for 6 months and my monthly budget was $3K and that's with companionship with a regular Thai lady for 3x a week and not buying any lady drinks and barfines. Been eating Thai foods in the market not western food. I don't even smoke cigarettes/weeds & chew tobacco. I was planning to retire but changed my mind in the last minute. In my early 50's now and back to work in sunny Cali. Will do this again, next year.
Thai people are saying expenses are going up in Thailand 🇹🇭 as a foreigner it's still nothing like the increase in living costs back home. Bangkok has seen an increase in short-term rental prices of up to 20% in the last two years. I'm not sure about Pattaya. But I would think it could be the same.
Thanks for this. I was looking for this kind of information before i plan my move to Thailand. Retiring in Thailand seems like the best option.
You're welcome. Best of luck with the move.
Thanks 😊
You are doing a great job sharing information on Thailand and cost of living there. Thank you.
You're welcome, thanks for the support
Omg!! This was an incredible video about Thailand costs!!
Thank you. I'm glad it's helping people.
FYI, all beef is imported into Thailand, so that's why it's crazy expensive compared to chicken or pork
That makes sense. I've travelled around Southeast Asia quite a bit. Never really see cows here. In Indonesia or the Philippines, you see them a lot.
@paradise-adventures yeah haha. It's also includes cheese, milk, and anything from a cow. It's just normally more expensive in 🇹🇭
@@WeixDraqz just a little correction, thailand do have milk producing cows. There isnt any mass production for cheese though so they are mostly imported.
Cheese is not. Thai food
Well ,you can bought pretty much cheaper almost everything in Tesco-Lotus and BIG -C and you can buy fresh food and vegetables on numerous Thai markets very cheap and tasty (30-40 BAHT per meal).
Absolutely 💯 the fresh markets are a great place to buy meat, fruit, and vegetables. They are also not popular amongst tourists, if you don't mind going more local it's a great option for sure.
@@paradise-adventures Local markets are very clean and I can see more and more foreigners buying there!You can find better quality for a discount price at least 40-60% than in average non expensive restaurant.
Awesome Video Mate, loved how you spent the time to show not only the products but also current pricing of them is super helpful to plan a budget. Keep up the great content
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you! We really appreciated this video, especially prices at the markets. You did a great job! We just talked with family in the US. Sooo, surprised at the increases!!
You're welcome, I'm glad it's helping people. 😊
It’s so informative that you do this. People can really gauge just what to expect from a trip. Keep it up
Yeah, it's something that long-term travellers appreciate.
Great details in this cost of living in Thailand video. The most informative I've seen. Nice one.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
I think cost of living in Thailand is still very affordable and good value of money. Especially Food! It's the best. Thai food is so tasty and good value of money.
It sure is. Thank you.
You're welcome😊
This is new, but i'm enjoying the your spin on these informative videos. Nice work man. Living in Thailand is cost effective for sure.
For sure, thanks for watching
thank you.
Calm, mature, honest and articulate. Great channel
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
That was excellent thanks.
You're welcome, much more to come.
Please tell usa $ too we are confused prices please that way we could compare the prices
USD is the USA dollar. I already got you covered. The figures are on screen based on 100 baht. All you need to do is the basic math based on the prices I mention and what's provided on screen. e.g. if it's 50 baht it's half the price on screen, if its 200 baht it's double the price on screen. You have everything you need to work it out.
Wondering if Hua Hin has MRT and BTS like in Bangkok, and if it is possible to get around with public transportation? Thank you.
No there is no trains in Hua Hin, actually Bangkok is the only place in Thailand that has a good public transport system. The only options in other parts of Thailand are some buses but they are often unreliable, or grab, taxis, tuk tuks or renting a vehicle.
Thanks for the reply. Then is it possible to ride a bike (bicycle) to get around town? Not sure how big the city is and how bicycle- friendly the city streets are..
@@chev6901 Huahin city centre has side walks in the city centre so its relatively bicycle friendly just to get around abit.
@eamesho7723 Thank you for replying. I've heard a lot of talk on the accident-prone traffic in Thailand. Wondering if it is also safe to ride a bicycle in Hua Hin, in your opinion? Thank you.😅
@@chev6901 Traffic in Hua Hin is much more sensible than other parts of Thailand.
We love Hua Hin, plan to retire full time as soon as we sell our home in Canada, thanks for the video reminder of how much we love Hua Hin (except the motorcycles)
Yes, it's popular for retirement.
Thank you verymuch promotes travelers in thailand
Our pleasure!
Hua Hin is only 50,000 people small town
Yes, very peaceful and not over run by tourists.
I'll give you the best advise you will ever get, of course you can take it or leave it, NEVER get on a motorcycle in Thailand, 100% death trap, 2 friends were killed this past winter in Hua Hin, if that does not scare you then carry on renting motorcycles. Both the people I knew are dead, both foreigners, both died, if they would have rented a car they would 100% be alive. I have not ridden a motorcycle in SE Asia for over 20 years and I never will get on one again, safety first, saving money and risking your life is totally not worth it for my wife and I
I am a safe and experienced rider. Short term for me it's ok. But when I am staying in Thailand long-term. I will be buying a car for sure. I use grab car 50% of the time I am in Thailand and I only ever ride bikes outside of busy traffic areas.
I can tell you it was pretty difficult to go to two funerals last winter in Hua Hin, and see two dead bodies all because of motorcycles
No I travel more than half the year, not staying home, I just don’t get on a motorcycle for anything
How long u live in Thai?😮
I travel all the time but I have spend almost 6 months a year in Thailand.
I Guss srilanka is way batter than Thailand
In what way?
@@paradise-adventures cost of living, rental , people, greenery, and etc
@@fawmyshaid7154 Thailand beats with food, dating, and infrastructure. Sri Lanka is always a step away from complete economic collapse.